Yahoo Finance Visa and Mastercard Have a New Competitor: the Fed
Several big banks have lined up to use the Fed’s payment service. Could that dent Visa and Mastercard’s dominant market position?
Several big banks have lined up to use the Fed’s payment service. Could that dent Visa and Mastercard’s dominant market position?
Amid a backdrop of a strengthening Japanese stock market, with the Nikkei 225 Index climbing by 2.6% and the TOPIX Index up by 3.1%, investors are keenly observing movements within Japan's financial landscape. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as this combination often suggests confidence from those closest to the company in its future prospects and alignment of interests between shareholders and management.
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Global hedge funds in June sold U.S. shares of technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies at the fastest pace since 2016, mainly driven by semiconductor stocks, Goldman Sachs said in note. The sales could indicate that portfolio managers have become more bearish on tech stocks, after the sector's powerful rally in the first half of the year, although the note does not provide any reason behind the trend. The bank, which compiles its clients' positioning for the data, said semiconductor and software were the top two most sold sectors in June, while hedge funds increased their allocation to tech hardware and electronic equipment.
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"These funds managed to lose value for shareholders even during a generally bullish market," Morningstar analyst Amy Arnott said.
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As the Canadian stock market experiences a robust first half of 2024, with solid gains and a positive economic outlook, investors are keenly observing how different sectors are performing. In this environment, identifying stocks that appear undervalued relative to their intrinsic value could be particularly compelling, especially in a market that has demonstrated strong historical returns following such promising starts.
As global markets navigate through a period of subtle shifts and key economic updates, investors are closely monitoring the landscape for opportunities that align with both growth and stability. In this context, dividend stocks often come into focus as they can offer potential income alongside capital appreciation, making them appealing during times of market uncertainty and economic recalibration.
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Nvidia (NVDA) shares are falling back today following the chipmaker's recent market high. Rosenblatt Securities senior research analyst Hans Mosesmann joins Market Domination to explain why he is not worried about the stock's bumpy previous weeks. Mosesmann has issued the highest price target for Nvidia on Wall Street. Mosesmann has a long-term view, explaining that the sale pressure is negligible when one considers that Nvidia is going to be the "best way to play AI for the next 10 years." He adds that Nvidia is not just a semiconductor company anymore but a platform that is "all things AI." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination. This article was written by Gabriel Roy
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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday near the end of the trading day, erasing earlier losses as energy and base metals helped offset weakness in telecom, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.
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THE TRADER The stock market has been hitting new highs, but most stocks are struggling. Even news that would usually move them isn’t doing the trick, a sign that equities won’t be an exciting place to invest in a while.
As the first half of 2024 concludes, the Canadian market has shown resilience with a solid performance, particularly benefiting from sectors like utilities and gold while maintaining lower volatility. This positive trajectory, coupled with favorable economic indicators and potential central bank rate cuts, sets an optimistic backdrop for investors. In this context, dividend stocks remain appealing due to their potential for steady income and relative stability amidst fluctuating markets.